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UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY Prion Lab Associate (Research Technician III) in LOGAN, Utah
Prion Lab Associate (Research Technician III)
Requisition ID: 2024-8324
of Openings: 1
Location: Category: Research (non-Faculty) Position Type: Benefited Full-Time Job Classification: Non-Exempt College: Quinney College of Natural Resourcs Department: Wildland Resources Advertised Salary: $50,000, plus excellent benefits
Overview The National Wildlife Research Center (USDA-NWRC) and the Utah State University (USU) disease ecology lab seek a lab associate to assist with assay development as part of a large-scale chronic wasting disease research program. The position will be filled through USU, but it will be located at the USDA-NWRC in Fort Collins. The Lab Associate will serve as a primary point of contact connecting field, lab, and analytical components of this project. They should be detail-oriented and conscientious of biosecurity. Strong communication and organizational skills are imperative. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position will be filled as quickly as possible.
Responsibilities The Lab Associate will be responsible for:
- Coordinating with USU staff to receive and organize a variety of Utah mule deer sample types
- Working with NWRC staff to perform CWD detection assays and genetic characterization on those specimens
- Working with NWRC staff to implement, improve, and adapt assay protocols
- Coordinating data transmission back to USU for statistical analysis.
Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: * Four years of experience; or an associate degree plus two years of experience; or a bachelor's degree; or an equivalent combination of education plus experience is required.
- Ability to work safely and independently in a BSL-2 laboratory.
- Experience with laboratory support activities, (e.g. record maintenance, inventory, literature review, document writing, etc.).
- Experience with data entry and management.
- Strong written and oral communication skills. Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with RT-QuIC
Required Documents Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application
Document size may not exceed 10 MB.
Advertised Salary $50,000, plus excellent benefits
ADA Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
University Highlights This position will be located at the USDA National Wildlife Research Center in Fort Collins, CO.
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